UEFA Playoff Bracket for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying
The single-leg semi-finals are scheduled for March 26, 2026, followed by the final on March 31, 2026.
Playoff Bracket
Teams compete in four different pathways, with the winner of each pathway earning a spot in the World Cup.
| Path | Semi-final Matches (March 26, 2026) | Potential Final Host |
|---|---|---|
| A | Italy vs. Northern Ireland Wales vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina | Wales / Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| B | Ukraine vs. Sweden Poland vs. Albania | Ukraine / Sweden |
| C | Türkiye vs. Romania Slovakia vs. Kosovo | Slovakia / Kosovo |
| D | Denmark vs. North Macedonia Czechia vs. Republic of Ireland | Czechia / Republic of Ireland |
